My Houzz: Eclectic Coziness in a Dallas Studio
Comfy furniture rubs elbows with dress forms, an old-time record player and other vintage treasures in a 950-square-foot Texas home
Artist, freelance writer, photographer, artist, actor, mother, home tour contributor for Houzz and author of the blog La Maison Boheme. Greenman lives in a 1970s Texas ranch house, which she has transformed into a bohemian haven and family home. She loves eclectic, boho style but also has a soft spot for Midcentury modern and Swedish design. Learn more at www.sarahgreenman.com.
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Life partners Joseph Rogers and Felix Lopez have lived in their tidy and well-appointed Dallas studio for four years. While short on space, their home is a vibrant expression of their relationship. However, it hasn't always been that way. The two admit they have very different design aesthetics; as Rogers says, "When we first moved in, designing our studio mirrored the growing pains of the relationship. Once the relationship grew stronger, the apartment really came together."
Rogers works in fashion retail as a sales associate and merchandiser, and tends to scrutinize small design details. Lopez works for a furniture company and is more concerned with the overall flow, feeling and use of a space. After moving in together, the couple quickly learned the value of coming to a happy design compromise.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Joseph Rogers, Felix Lopez and their dog, Copper
Location: Dallas
Size: 950-square-foot studio
Rogers works in fashion retail as a sales associate and merchandiser, and tends to scrutinize small design details. Lopez works for a furniture company and is more concerned with the overall flow, feeling and use of a space. After moving in together, the couple quickly learned the value of coming to a happy design compromise.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Joseph Rogers, Felix Lopez and their dog, Copper
Location: Dallas
Size: 950-square-foot studio
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| "My favorite thing to do in our apartment is rearrange the furniture," says Lopez (shown here on the left). The home is always in a state of flux, with pieces being moved in and out. "With such few square feet, you have to be choosy." Rogers (at right) gets design inspiration from his grandparents, who always had small but inviting homes. "I guess that's why I'm so attracted to vintage pieces and comfy furniture," he says. |
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| Before signing the lease to their studio, Lopez made sure the landlord would allow him to paint the walls. "Color is very important to me, and I wanted the space to express who we are," he says. The couple is in the process of choosing a new paint color for the living room, because they've recently acquired this brown leather sofa from Rogers' sister. Lopez is leaning towards a lighter color that will pop against the new furniture. Wall paint: Mocha, Valspar; coffee table: Haverty's |
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Lopez painted the fireplace trim to serve as a backdrop for an original painting collaboration. "A friend gave me this terrible picture — it was downright scary, but I really liked the colors. I dripped white paint over the top to create an abstract piece," he says.
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Favorite albums, including by David Bowie, Madonna, Fleetwood Mac and Tina Turner, hang as art above a wall-mounted multidisc player.
"I love that red chair," says Lopez. "If I'm not cooking or cleaning, I can be found firmly planted in that chair."
Chair: Cost Plus World Market
"I love that red chair," says Lopez. "If I'm not cooking or cleaning, I can be found firmly planted in that chair."
Chair: Cost Plus World Market
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Music is a big part of the couple's life, so here they've carved out space for their record player and collection of albums.
Accent table: Hemnes, Ikea
Accent table: Hemnes, Ikea
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| The couple found this vintage hutch with orange shelves from the downtown Dallas antiques shop Lula B's. Candle sconces, Italian plates and artwork fill the walls, and an earthy wooden accent table rests at the edge of the dining area for extra surface space. Table: Pier 1 Imports; dining chairs: Cost Plus World Market |
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| The living room's interior windows open to the bedroom area. A chandelier in the window frame sheds light on both spaces. Chandelier: Habitat for Humanity ReStore |
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| The front end of the living room boasts a sunroom with slanted windows. While it's the only source of natural light in the studio, it also radiates extreme heat during the harsh Dallas summers. "The key to living in a small space like ours is organization," says Lopez. "I truly believe that anyone can live in a small space if they have the right tools. Get things up off the ground and use your walls well." Drafting desk: Ikea; armoire: Lula B's |
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| A crinkled curtain acts as a movable screen to separate the open living area and bedroom. As a fashion enthusiast, Rogers collects bust forms, admitting, "I just can't seem to get rid of them. My closet is full of them." |
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| An oversize and distressed white frame, an unused merchandising prop from Rogers' workplace, stands against the back wall. Reclaimed windows from a Habitat for Humanity resale outlet double as a headboard. A small cheery blue dressing table with faceted glass drawer pulls displays a scented candle and vintage boxes made of beveled glass. Layered mirrors lean against the wall to create interest and reflect light. Bedding: Ikea |
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| To motivate the couple's morning routines, they added a perky yellow hue to their tiny bathroom. A freestanding shelving unit provides much-needed storage space. |
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| "Living in a small space is a process, and communication is key," says Rogers. Displayed on a chalkboard hanging from an entryway closet is a note to Rogers that Lopez will be on dinner duty. It's a small reminder to both of them that you don't need a big house to feel at home. See more photos of this home | Share your creative studio with us |
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simps214 Cozy condo for a cute couple! You can really tell there are a lot of different styles influencing design decisions but it comes together as such an appealing space. It kinda looks urban and shabby-chic with a masculine edge.
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in3interieur Thanks for this great post: iInteresting, inspiring, genuine and much more.
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pamelajones I loved it all and would have liked to see the kitchen space too!
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beasur love the bedroom!
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patricia beharry I read the article four times. Whats said there can be said of any couple. You guys have a beautiful home.Love the red club chairs, and the manniquin in the bedroom cracked me up (forgive the spelling error)
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candybird Loved this small space. Interesting use of color throughout the loft. It has the friendly, lived in feel that makes a space a home.
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Marlise Sanchez The fireplace and the albums wall rock, the second one I'll copy for myself... thanks for the idea.
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normpo Amazing how such a small space can look so large. I love the red chairs! Nice place!
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Lanie Brown What about something in the chartreuse/apple green family for the living room?
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Karen a very cozy space..looks very livable and warm. Kudos to Mr. Lopez for "fixing" the painting his friend gifted him. I think's it's great that he didn't just trash it or feel he just had to suffer and look at it. I admire that "make it work" approach..
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JaredViar its a fun & bohemian hodge podge, would love to see that wonderful salvaged window frames with some really cool oversized black & while photo of them as kids floating back of them! its very young & hip , its there love nest & they have done a neat rambling of items !
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peachy44 From drab to fab with a glimmer of glamour - well done guys - I love this welcoming home!
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j0dy So nice and cozy thanks!
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hudakhouse Very inviting. Doesnt look like it came predone from a catalog. Super!
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dspeicher I love this space but am confused as to why it's called a studio. I always thought studios were one room units. Perhaps the wall with openings was added to separate the spaces? Anyway..I could see shutters in the window openings. They could be left open partially, all the way or completely closed for privacy.
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karinaoh Love Love the oversized window frame!! Am now on the hunt for one. Any ideas?
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Felix Lopez Thanks everyone for the sweet comments!!!
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Sam Stephens I want to live there!!! Such a great, inviting space
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